Valley City State University
PublicValley City, ND
Valley City State University is a public very small school in Valley City, ND, enrolling about 958 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 99% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management (Natural Resources and Conservation), where graduates report median earnings of $69,799/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $5,030 more per year in tuition and fees (1.6x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Valley City State University takes part in these regional programs, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.
Midwest Student Exchange Program
Residents of Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition in selected programs. The school decides who qualifies.
Where do you stand against Valley City State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Valley City State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Valley City State University's acceptance rate?
Valley City State University in Valley City, ND admits approximately 99% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Valley City State University?
Admitted students at Valley City State University typically score between 830–1070 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Valley City State University?
Admitted students at Valley City State University typically score between 17–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Valley City State University cost?
Valley City State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $20,468 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Valley City State University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Valley City State University takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange and the Midwest Student Exchange Program, regional programs that let qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Valley City State University?
For 2024-25, Valley City State University's published tuition and required fees were $13,544 for out-of-state students and $8,514 for in-state students -- $5,030 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Valley City State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Valley City State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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